Apex International (CONT’D FROM PAGE 16)
levels for leading industry suppliers and global print- ing converters, Mahesh’s deep understanding of flexo enhances Apex Asia’s solutions-and knowledge-driven sales mission. • Prasenjit Das comes to Apex Asia Pacific to fill the new position of VP/Marketing. He brings 20+ years of flexo experience and knowledge from his previous execu- tive positions at DuPont and Siegwerk. • Dan Pulling leads Apex’ new technical education pro- gram, FlexoKITE, as Experience Center Manager. Dan’s deep roots in flexography, pre-press, and plate opera- tions are suited to FlexoKITE’s mission to elevate flex- ography to a science-based profession. • Eleazar Meza joins Apex North America as Corrugated Development Manager. His long experience in corru- gated production and sales afford him unique skills to guide corrugated customers in streamlining their op- erations. Apex International is an award-winning global manufac- turer of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering products, and print maintenance solutions. With five production fa- cilities on four continents, a growing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-im- provement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s pro- duction success. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, du- rable, and predictable metering solutions to its clients’ presses every day.
Asia knowledge lab is based here, complete with the latest technology to take artwork from plate to print, host press demonstrations, seminars, and webinars. An additional 10 acres of land was recently acquired for expansion of the Apex Asia Pacific facility. • Apex Europe in Hapert, the Netherlands, recently completed construction on its FlexoKITE knowledge lab which allows hosting of workshops, webinars, and live-running flexo trials. Further capital manufacturing investments include two new precision CNC grading machines and a ceramic plasma coating unit. New global staffing within the Apex International ranks include these key appointments: • Ruud van Cujik joins Apex North America as Managing Director. Ruud will oversee Apex North America’s fac- tory expansion, business development, and strategic growth. Ruud comes from the Netherlands where his most recent role at Apex HQ in Hapert was CFO, which he continues to hold. • Joe Settanni takes the reins as Apex North America’s VP/Sales. Joe brings to his new role more than 20 years of technical and anilox sales expertise – includ- ing his six years of service with Apex and a wealth of pre-press software, plate, and screen knowledge. • Mahesh Kode will assume the Apex Asia Pacific role of VP/Sales in mid-April. Having served at executive
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